Tskitishvili has asked to be traded after failing to play a minute so far this season. "I understand they're playing really well, but I'm tired," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "This is my fourth year. This is a little bit disrespect. You've got to give me a little chance, better than this."

Tskitishvili will try to win minutes at either center or power forward. He's looked great the last two years in summer league play, but hasn't put it together once the regular season begins. The T-Wolves are seeking any answer at center and any big many who can help Kevin Garnett, so he could get playing time.

2004-05

The Nuggets pedaled him to each and every NBA team this past off-season and found no takers. Therefore they have no choice but to give 'Skita one more chance at proving he at least belongs as the 12th man. If he all of a sudden figures it out and lives up to some or all of the expectations laid on him he could find some limited minutes at either forward position. We don't think it will happen and frankly you shouldn't concern your fantasy self with him or his occasional three-pointer because in the end neither one is going to keep 'Skita employed.

2003-04

This could be a big time break-out season for Tskitishvilli. If anything it's a good bet that he'll double his statistical averages from last season. He won't start unless the club gets rid of Camby but he will play significant minutes at both PF and SF depending on match-ups. Expect 17-22 minutes a night with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a three pointer or two thrown in for good measure along with decent FT shooting (74% last season). We wouldn't be wasting draft picks on him this year unless you're in a keeper league and you're willing to stash him away for a year.